Joe Durant (67-63-67 – 197) earned the 2018 Chubb Classic title after an exciting final round at The TwinEagles Club in Naples. Durant came in neck-in-neck with Steve Stricker over the last six holes. However, it was Durant who came out on top after finishing birdie-birdie on 17 and 18.

“It was a roller coaster for sure,” Durant said. “When it gets bunched like it was, anything can happen and I just kept telling myself if I could just hang in there, give myself a shoot at it with three or four holes to go, you never know what’s going to happen and fortunately I hit some really good shots down the stretch.”

Durant’s win in Naples marks his third career win on the PGA TOUR Champions and first win since the 2016 3M Championship. During the Chubb Classic, Durant made 21 birdies, matching his personal best for a 54-hole tournament. Durant’s victory also moved him to No. 3 in the Charles Schwab Cup Rankings.

“Every time you can have a chance to win out here is a blessing, because it’s so difficult, and you just hate to not take advantage of those opportunities,” Durant said.

Admissions gates are open to the public tomorrow for the 2018 Chubb Classic at The TwinEagles Club in Naples. From Feb. 13-18, golf fans will have the opportunity to cheer on their favorite PGA TOUR Champions and participate in a variety of onsite activities at the Chubb Classic.

Subway® restaurants Family Putt For Dough & Discounted Tickets – Tuesday, Feb. 13 – Sunday, Feb. 18The Subway® restaurants Family Putt For Dough will take place during event week of the Chubb Classic, February 13-18. This challenge is a free, three-hole putting contest that gives tournament spectators a chance to win $50,000 and various prizes. Following the completion of tournament play on Saturday, Feb. 17, daily finalists of the Subway® restaurants Family Putt For Dough will be given a chance to win $50,000 and free Subway® for one year with a final putting challenge on the 18th green. Participating Subway® restaurants are also offering fans an opportunity to purchase discounted tickets, where they will receive a promotional code valid for a two-for-one daily ticket, redeemable online at ChubbClassic.com or by calling the Tournament office at (239) 593-3900. For a full list of participating Subway® restaurants, please click here.

Legends Experience —Thursday, Feb. 15Spectators can enjoy the Chubb Classic alongside “The World’s Most Interesting Man in Golf,” Miguel Ángel Jiménez. The Legends Experience includes four invitations to the Happy Hour and Teaching Clinic with Miguel Ángel Jiménez, four tickets to the Legends Lounge hospitality (per day, Friday through Sunday), four tickets to Taste of SW Florida at the Chubb Classic and on-site parking (Friday through Sunday). Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Matt Hilliker at (239) 231-9097 or matt.hilliker@octagon.com to reserve your spot.

Legends Lounge– Friday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, Feb. 18The Legends Lounge is an open-air hospitality suite overlooking 18 green and is inclusive of a full buffet, full bar, onsite parking and access to private restrooms. Purchase your tickets online for $150 (valid any one day, Friday through Sunday) at ChubbClassic.com.

PGA TOUR Superstore Demo Day – Friday, Feb. 16PGA TOUR Superstore will give spectators the opportunity to test out equipment from the best golf equipment vendors during the Chubb Classic on Fri., Feb. 16. The demo day will take place from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on The TwinEagles Driving Range.

Go Green Day Presented By Waste Management – Friday, Feb. 16Friday, Feb. 16 will be designated as Go Green Day Presented By Waste Management to help increase awareness of recycling right. Throughout the event week, Waste Management and the Chubb Classic will partner to educate individuals on the importance of recycling correctly and avoiding contamination. By doing your part to recycle right, you can help save raw materials which also saves time, energy and expense. Learn more about local recycling guidelines at www.CollierRecyclesRight.com. Spectators are also encouraged to wear green on Friday to celebrate.

Propel® Day –Saturday, Feb. 17
On Saturday, Feb. 17, spectators will receive $5 off a daily admission ticket purchased at the main entrance by bringing an empty PepsiCo product container to recycle during Propel® Day. PepsiCo is also offering discounted ticket sales during tournament week. The Propel® Family Four Pack includes four daily general admission tickets (valid any one day, Tuesday through Sunday), four PepsiCo products and four
hamburgers or hot dogs. Each Propel® Family Four Pack is available to fans for $70 (regularly a $100 value).

Golf to Paradise – First Tee Champions Challenge – Friday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, Feb. 18
On behalf of the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau, 24 First Tee participants, two participants from 12 different Chapters across the country, will participate in a three-day golf competition at Quail Creek Country Club and The TwinEagles Club, Feb. 16 – 18. The following First Tee Chapters will be participating in the tournament during the Chubb Classic: The First Tee of Naples/Collier (Host Chapter), The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas,
The First Tee of Greater Baltimore, The First Tee of the Triangle, The First Tee of Greater Chicago, The First Tee of West Michigan, The First Tee of Atlanta, The First Tee of Indiana, The First Tee of Pittsburgh, The First Tee of the Roanoke Valley and The First Tee of the Twin Cities.

Kids 17 and younger will receive free admission to the event when accompanied by a ticketed adult. The Chubb Classic also provides free general admission to all active and retired military personnel, with valid Military ID. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Chubb Classic, visit www.ChubbClassic.com or call the tournament office at 239-593-3900.

Naples, Fla.—The Chubb Classic announced that 78 PGA TOUR legends have committed to the tournament’s final field with four qualifiers and the potential of a top 10 finisher from this week is still to be named. This year’s final field list is the strongest field yet with commitments from PGA TOUR Champions such as John Daly, Jerry Kelly, Bernhard Langer, John Harris, Jay Haas and José María Olazábal. Steve Stricker, a late commitment to the field is also set to return to Naples after claiming the QBE Shootout title in December at the Tiburón Golf Club.

“We could not be more excited to welcome such a strong field list to Naples next week,” tournament Matt Hilliker said. “From former Chubb Classic champions to World Golf Hall of Fame members, the 2018 Chubb Classic will be an event you will not want to miss.”

Unfortunately, PGA TOUR Champion Fred Couples will be unable to defend his Chubb Classic title at The Twin Eagles Club in Naples due to injury. The current field list is below.

Allen, Michael

Funk, Fred

Mayfair, Billy

Tinning, Steen

Ames, Stephen

Garwood, Doug

McCarron, Scott

Toledo, Esteban +

Andrade, Billy

Goodes, Mike

Mediate, Rocco

Tolles, Tommy

Armour III, Tommy

Goydos, Paul

Mize, Larry

Toms, David

Austin, Woody

Haas, Jay

Montgomerie, Colin *

Triplett, Kirk *<

Bradley, Michael

Hallberg, Gary

O’Meara, Mark *

Tway, Bob

Broadhurst, Paul

Hamilton, Todd

Olazábal, José María *

Verplank, Scott

Brooks, Mark

Harris, John

Parel, Scott

Waldorf, Duffy

Browne, Olin

Jacobsen, Peter

Parnevik, Jesper

Woosnam, Ian *

Bryant, Bart

Janzen, Lee <

Pate, Steve

Byrum, Tom

Jiménez, Miguel Ángel

Pavin, Corey

* Hall of Fame Member

Calcavecchia, Mark

Jobe, Brandt

Pernice Jr., Tom

+ – Sponsor Exemption

Cochran, Russ

Johnson, Kevin

Petrovic, Tim

< Past Champion

Daly, John

Jones, Kent

Quinn, Fran

Dawson, Marco

Kelly, Jerry

Sauers, Gene

Day, Glen

Koch, Gary +

Short, Jr., Wes

Dunlap, Scott

Lancaster, Neal

Sindelar, Joey

Durant, Joe

Lane, Barry

Sisk, Geoffrey

Faxon, Brad

Langer, Bernhard *<

Sluman, Jeff

Flesch, Steve

Lehman, Tom

Smith, Jerry

Forsman, Dan

Lowery, Steve

Stricker, Steve

Franco, Carlos

Lyle, Sandy *

Sutherland, Kevin

Frost, David

Maggert, Jeff

Tanigawa, Ken

For more information about the Chubb Classic, visit ChubbClassic.com or call the tournament office at (239) 593-3900.

Golf fans now have the opportunity to rub elbows with one of golf’s greatest legends. The Chubb Classic announced that PGA TOUR Champion Miguel Ángel Jiménez will host the tournament’s Legends Experience. This opportunity gives golf fans a wide array of experiences including a private teaching clinic and happy hour hosted by the “World’s Most Interesting Man in Golf,” Miguel Ángel Jiménez on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

“The Legends Experience is a really unique way for the community to enjoy the Chubb Classic in a few ways, including a once in a lifetime experience with fan favorite Miguel Ángel Jiménez,” tournament director Matt Hilliker said. “We are thrilled that he is a part of the event week line-up and know it will be a lot of fun.”

Legends Experience

The Legends Experience includes four Invitations to the Happy Hour and Clinic with Miguel Ángel Jiménez, four tickets to the Legends Lounge hospitality (per day, Friday through Sunday), four tickets to Taste of SW Florida at the Chubb Classic and on-site parking (Friday through Sunday).

Jiménez has claimed four career victories on the PGA TOUR Champions and 21 wins on the European Tour. He has represented his home country of Spain 14 times in the World Cup of Golf. He has also qualified for the Ryder Cup’s European Team on four occasions. Last season, Jiménez finished sixth in the Charles Schwab Cup Rank, claiming 10 top ten finishes including a second place finish in the 2017 Chubb Classic.

“The Chubb Classic always ranks high on my list because of the wonderful fans,” Jiménez said. “Being part of the Legends Experience allows me to interact with fans in a new and engaging way. Many know me for my pre-round stretching routines and I plan to bring my moves to Naples.”

For more information about the Legends Experience or the Chubb Classic, visit ChubbClassic.com or call the tournament office at (239) 593-3900.

The Chubb Classic announced that junior golfers from across the country have been invited to participate in the Golf to Paradise—First Tee Champions Challenge presented by the Naples, Marco Island, Convention & Visitors Bureau. This three-day competition, Feb. 16 – 18, gives two participants from 12 different First Tee chapters (24 total participants) an opportunity to play some of the best courses in Naples during the Chubb Classic.

“As the Host Charity of the Chubb Classic, we are excited to once again welcome 11 other First Tee chapters from across the United States to participate in the Golf to Paradise—First Tee Champions Challenge,” said Cindy Darland, Executive Director of The First Tee of Naples/Collier. “Each participant gets the ultimate VIP treatment throughout the week. Some of these experiences include walking inside the ropes with PGA TOUR Champions and playing golf in beautiful Naples.”

During the 2018 event, 24 participants will play a total of nine holes each of the three days of competition with an alternative format each day. On Friday, the teams will play in a scramble, followed by a modified alternate shot on Saturday and closing with a better ball format on Sunday. The following First Tee Chapters have been invited to participate: The First Tee of Naples/Collier (Host Chapter), The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas, The First Tee of Baltimore, The First Tee of the Triangle, The First Tee of Chicago, The First Tee of West Michigan, The First Tee of Atlanta, The First Tee of Indiana, The First Tee of Pittsburgh, The First Tee of Roanoke Valley and The First Tee of the Twin Cities.

“We are thrilled to continue our Golf to Paradise—First Tee Champions Challenge partnership as it returns to the Chubb Classic,” said Jack Wert, Executive Director, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Each of the junior golfers display impressive skill sets and bring a high level of dedication to the competition. We look forward to welcoming new and returning First Tee participants to Naples.”

To purchase tickets or for more information about the Chubb Classic and the Golf to Paradise—First Tee Champions Challenge, please visit www.ChubbClassic.com or call the Tournament Office at (239) 593-3900.

Who: Members of the SW Florida community and supporters of the PGA TOUR Champions and Chubb Classic.

What: Chubb Classic tickets are now available for purchase online. General Admission Tickets, Taste of SW Florida Tickets and Parking Passes are among those available for purchase.

General Admission Tickets

General Admission Tickets include general grounds access to the Chubb Classic on respective day. Public viewing bleacher seating and various concession areas are located throughout the course for spectators.

A Daily Ticket is $15 per ticket and valid any one (1) day, Tuesday through Sunday

A Weekly Ticket is $30 per ticket and valid all week, Tuesday through Sunday

Taste of SW Florida

Taste of SW Florida Tickets include upgraded access to a two-day food festival held in conjunction with the Chubb Classic on Friday and Saturday of Event week (February 16 & 17, 2018). Event attendees will be invited to mix, mingle and sample menu items prepared by the best local restaurants from throughout SW Florida. Tastes of over 60 different local and national craft beer, wineries and spirits will be available for guests 21 and over. Ticket includes access to Taste of SW Florida as well as daily grounds access to the Chubb Classic on selected day.

A Daily Ticket to Taste of SW Florida is $35 per ticket and valid any one (1) day, Friday or Saturday

Tickets are limited and sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Parking Passes

Parking options are available at the Chubb Classic and includeDaily general parking is $5 in advance and $7 during event week. Weekly general parking is $20 in advance.

Round two of the 2017 Chubb Classic will kick off at 10:35am on Saturday, February 18.

Includes 10 Hall of Fame members, 8 past champions and 35 / 36 of the Top Players from the 2016 Charles Schwab Cup Standings

Naples, Fla. – The PGA TOUR Champions and Chubb Classic officials announced the final field for the 30th anniversary of the Chubb Classic, taking place February 13 – 19, at The TwinEagles Club. Eight past champions, 10 Hall of Fame members and 35 of the top 36 players from the 2016 Charles Schwab Cup standings are represented.

“The Naples community has put forth tremendous support of the Chubb Classic for 30 years, and I’m excited to return to TwinEagles to compete in this year’s event,” said Fred Couples. “Winning my first PGA TOUR Champions title here [Naples PGA TOUR Champions event] in 2010 was a special moment in my career, and I’m hopeful that I can build on that success next week.”

The 2017 Chubb Classic field welcomes new additions to the PGA TOUR Champions and many new faces to Naples such as John Daly, David Toms, Jerry Kelly, Jose Maria Olazabal, Paul Broadhurst and Billy Mayfair. See below for a complete field list.

Michael Allen $

Fred Funk $

Sandy Lyle *

Jeff Sluman $

Stephen Ames

Bobby Gage

Jeff Maggert $

Jerry Smith $

Billy Andrade $

Doug Garwood $

Billy Mayfair

Kevin Sutherland $

Tommy Armour III $

Mike Goodes $

Scott McCarron $

Hal Sutton

Woody Austin $

Paul Goydos $

Rocco Mediate $

Jim Thorpe

Michael Bradley

Jay Haas $

Larry Mize

Esteban Toledo $

Paul Broadhurst $

Gary Hallberg

Colin Montgomerie * $

David Toms

Olin Browne $

Todd Hamilton

Gil Morgan <

Bob Tway

Bart Bryant $

John Harris

Larry Nelson *

Scott Verplank

Tom Byrum $

Scott Hoch <

Mark O’Meara *

Duffy Waldorf $

Mark Calcavecchia

Hale Irwin * <

Jose Maria Olazabal *

Ian Woosnam **

Russ Cochran

Lee Janzen <

Scott Parel

John Cook

Miguel Angel Jimenez $

Jesper Parnevik $

* Hall of Fame Member

Fred Couples * <

Brandt Jobe $

Tom Pernice Jr. $

** To be inducted into Hall of Fame in 2017

John Daly

Jerry Kelly

Kenny Perry <

Glen Day

Skip Kendall

Phillip Price

< Former Champion

Scott Dunlap $

Tom Kite *

Fran Quinn

Joe Durant $

Gary Koch

Loren Roberts <

$ Top 36 Charles Schwab Cup Standings

Brad Faxon

Bernhard Langer * < $

Gene Sauers $

Carlos Franco $

Tom Lehman $

Wes Short, Jr. $

David Frost $

Steve Lowery

Joey Sindelar $

Tickets and parking passes are available for purchase online at www.ChubbClassic.com or by calling the tournament office at 239-593-3900.

Kids 17 and younger will receive free admission to the tournament when accompanied by a ticketed adult. The Chubb Classic also provides free general admission to all active and retired military personnel with valid Military ID.

Tickets on Sale Now – Chubb Reduces Prices as Thank You to Community

NAPLES, Fla. – The Chubb Classic, a signature event in SW Florida, will celebrate its 30th year in Naples, February 13-19, 2017 at The TwinEagles Club. The tournament is the longest standing event in one metropolitan area on the PGA TOUR Champions. Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Chubb Classic, tournament officials announce today. To recognize the support of fans and the SW Florida community, Chubb and the tournament are reducing general admission ticket prices by up to 40% for the 2017 event.

“The fact that this event has been in one place for 30 years and counting speaks volumes about the community we live in,” said Jack Wert, Executive Director, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau. “SW Florida has really embraced this event since day one and because of that, we continue to have the honor to host the legends of the game right here in our back-yard.”

Daily admission tickets for the 2017 tournament cost $15 per ticket and weekly general admission tickets cost $30 per ticket. Kids, 17 and under, will receive free admission with a ticketed adult.

A limited number of upgraded tickets are available in the Talon Club for $125 per day. The upgraded ticket provides admission to a premium viewing deck overlooking the 18th green and includes food and beverage, as well as an on-site parking pass.

“I’ve worked in several markets through my career in the golf industry and this community truly is special,” said Matt Hilliker, Tournament Director. “The support this event has received throughout its 30 year history is remarkable. Reducing ticket prices is our way of saying thank you to our fans for their continued support of the Chubb Classic.”

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call the Tournament Office at (239) 593-3900.